GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
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lopsidedleaning to one side
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs